Memorial Day Reflections On Duty And Joy
A poem contrasts Memorial Day as a solemn American holy day with the pull of a long weekend. It honors the young dead from Valley Forge to Vietnam while urging readers to enjoy liberty earned by their sacrifices. The piece credits poets and artists for drawing the scene and honors those who died for their country.
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Robinson Jeffers
Argonne
Iwo Jima
Korea
Vietnam
America
Dust Speck in Thy Brother's Eye Reveals Beam in Thine
A biblical verse contrasts noticing a dust speck in another's eye with ignoring the beam in one own eye. It invites self examination and humility before judging others. The teaching stresses inner fault over outward critique.
Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
A parable by Peale shows a man facing a huge mountain problem. The solution lies in thinking bigger, growing in mind until he is taller than the obstacle, then approaching it with victory rather than defeat.
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John
Smoke Signals From Religion News Writers
A compilation of quotes from religion writers across cities like Biloxi Keokuk and Syracuse reflects on the field. It highlights humor concerns about church life and the role of editors in religious journalism with references to the Missouri Synod and awards.
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Biloxi
Keokuk
Syracuse
The
Religion Newswriters Association
William Reed
Nashville Tennessean
State Journal
Madison, Wis
America
Wilma Supik
Hackensack, N.J
Record
James E. Adams
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
Payola
Religious Public Relations Council
Jim Adams
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United Methodist
Joe Nunzieto
Harry Weed
Paul Estebo
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Linden
Carroll E. Ward
Youth & Adult Church
Sensi
Rev
E. Hunter
Bellflower Blvd
Donald R. O'Connor
E. Willow
Russell & Robinson
Truman A. Barrett
Children’s Church School
Pacific
Galal
Gough
Freeman Ave
Ancel H. Arnold
Bixby
C.S
Roigh B. Johnson
Edwin E. Reeves
Maxine Bates
Maxine
Full Gospel Center
By Norman Vincent Peale
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Parkcrest
Parkcrest St
Lester Ragland
Roger Beard
Christ
Patricia Dennistoun
Music Bible School
Woodruff
Ralph Cornette
Bible Schoorship Worship
First Christian
Michael E. Dixon
Reuben L. Anderson
Bible School
Taubman Chapel
College Park Christian
Stephen Thomason
Bethany Lutheran Church
Me. Synod
Clerk Ave
Nathan Loesch
Kenneth Rutledge
ST. Paul's Lutheran
Missouri Synod
Palo Verde Ave
John T. Meather
ST. Twaothy Lutheran
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Elmer E. Christiansen
Rolf Bora Breen
Corist Luthcerad
A.L.C
Stearns
George S. Johnson
Joseph J. Johnson
Mamaduuel Lutheran
L.C.A
E. Carson
Serminarian
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Japan
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Wrogty Lutheran
Bth & Linden
Edward Ray
Steven Cullett
OUR Sanior
VF. Bierke
TL. Lange
P. Fleischman
A.M. Nursery
Phoenix
Gene Luptak
Arizona Republic
First Baptist
First Congregational
Covenant Presbyte
Rian
First Methodist
Lee Kelly
St. Petersburg
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Times
Anaheim
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Clark Ave
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Children’s Church
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Atlantic
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D.D
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Geneva
Third St
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Dale C. Whitney
Letond W. Kurs
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Termino
Richard B. Morton
Wendell W. Greenlee
Church School
Westminster Community
Pacific Ave
Dale M. Robinson
AAA
North Long Beach
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Hurch
Leon Wilder
Christian Church
Bixby Knolls
Carson
Edward Joseph Read
East Side
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Charles Severns
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